drag-racing

  • Rocking Chair Nationals at Mason Dixon Dragway

    Mason Dixon Dragway – The day started out a little dark and very overcast, but by noon, the clouds parted and the sun was shining down for a beautiful day of racing. Yes, it was cut just a little short… Continue reading

    Rocking Chair Nationals at Mason Dixon Dragway
  • The Stone Family’s “Hood Rat” Monza

    Mason Dixon Dragway – Some cars just have a quality about them that is captivating. One such car is the “Hood Rat” Monza of the Stone family of Roger, Justin, Nathan, and Carmen. They came into possession of the Monza… Continue reading

    The Stone Family’s “Hood Rat” Monza
  • Mason Blumenauer, Junior Dragster Driver

    Mason Dixon Dragway – Whoever came up with the idea to create a Junior Dragster class was certainly a genius. The purpose was to involve kids in drag racing to build a good foundation for the sport. From the outside… Continue reading

    Mason Blumenauer, Junior Dragster Driver
  • Mason Dixon Dragway 6-21-25

    Mason Dixon Dragway – As the gates opened for business, a cool breeze was blowing across the facility, a stark contrast to the heat that was to accompany the first real day of Summer at the track. Rain had become… Continue reading

    Mason Dixon Dragway 6-21-25
  • Gary Breeback’s Old-School Altered

    Beaver Springs Dragway– If you’ve been around the sport since the late 60s or early 70s, you’ll recall how the drivers often became our heroes more for their ability to build their race cars and how that looked than on… Continue reading

    Gary Breeback’s Old-School Altered
  • Brian Pecht’s Patriotic Dragster

    Beaver Springs Dragway – Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day (I didn’t know that one, did you?), is a holiday established in our country for the purpose of honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving… Continue reading

    Brian Pecht’s Patriotic Dragster
  • Brad Nolen’s Vega

    Back in 1970, Chevrolet came out with a cute little car that looked like the offspring of the Camaro, the Vega. The car was even the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1971. From there, the car, with a… Continue reading

    Brad Nolen’s Vega
  • Brian Yarrison’s Checker Marathon (It’s Hard to Catch a Cab on the Weekend)

    South Mountain Raceway – It’s common to see a lot of vintage muscle cars when you go to the drag strip. What’s not common, and may cause you to do a double-take, is to see a cab pulling up to… Continue reading

    Brian Yarrison’s Checker Marathon (It’s Hard to Catch a Cab on the Weekend)
  • Blood is Thicker than Water (and Sometimes Racing Fuel)

    Beaver Springs Dragway – Two of the most precious metals are silver and gold. This post is about a silver and gold (okay, it’s yellow, not gold) pair of cars and the special thing they represent. We often talk about… Continue reading

    Blood is Thicker than Water (and Sometimes Racing Fuel)
  • Memorial Sunday at Beaver Springs Dragway

    It’s always a good sign when you pull into the gates at Beaver Springs Dragway and see the pits full and activity buzzing all over the place like a crazy beehive. That means there will be a full schedule featuring… Continue reading

    Memorial Sunday at Beaver Springs Dragway